14K Yellow Gold Solid Emerald Diamond Victorian Style Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the timeless romance of the Victorian era, this vintage-style five stone band ring showcases vivid green emeralds set in a graceful curved row across warm yellow gold.
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Textured and Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a Round 10mm Green Amethyst Semi-Precious Color Stone, Accented with 0.03 Carats of Bezel ...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Bombe Style Ring with Turquoise Stones, Size 5.5
Located in New York, NY
Discover the timeless elegance of our Vintage Bombe Ring, expertly crafted from 18k yellow gold and weighing 5.21g.
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Pasha Ring, Multi Stone
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous 18K Yellow Gold Pasha Collection Ring with 9 Multi Colored Semi Precious Stones.
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k Round 1.00ctw Three-Stone Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .50ct Cut: Round Bril...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .93 Carat Yellow Diamond Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This 1920's Art Deco GIA Certified .93ct diamond three stone platinum engagement ring is a testament to timeless elegance and precision craftsmanship.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s 18ct Yellow Gold, Round, Faceted Single Stone Zircon Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Crafted in the 1960s, this stunning piece showcases a faceted round blue zircon stone that gleams brilliantly in any light. The stone is mounted on a yellow gold band that is stamped...
Zircon, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.50 Carat Natural 7 Stone Diamond Ring Band 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
100% Natural Diamonds, Not Enhanced in any way Round Cut Diamond Ring 0.50CT G-H SI 14K Yellow Gold, Pave Style, 1.9 grams 1/8 inch in width Size 7 7 stones R7392Y ALL OUR ITEM...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 2.83 Carat Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 2.83 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold, platinum set five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse collection of diamond rings.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning sapphire five-stone ring. This vintage piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and features five excellently matched sapphires of Ceylon origin.
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond and yellow gold ring, comprising five old cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold. The ring is set with 5 sparkling diamonds...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1910s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Three Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold, with 18k white gold settings.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 0.94tgw Ruby and Diamond 7 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, two round cut rubies, and four old single cut diamonds, in 18 karat yellow gold. My favourite th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,560Sale Price|20% Off
Tacori Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Round Semi-Mount Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Tacori
Located in Chicago, IL
Details: Brand: Tacori Metal: Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold Side Diamonds: Approx. 0.25 Carats Total Weight Diamond Color: F–G Diamond Clarity: VVS–VS Center Stone: Cubic Zirconia...
Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 0.50 Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, showcasing a long 0.50 carat yellow baguette cut diamond certified by GIA as Fancy Intense Yellow color, bezel-set in 18K yellow gold. Flanked by two whit...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Tourmaline Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
CHARACTERISTICS Status: Made to order Origin: Thailand Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: US 3-8 Total Gemstones Weight: 0.81 carat.
Tourmaline, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Victorian Diamond 5 Stone Carved Half Hoop Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmark Birmingham 1900 A classic five-stone ring in rich 18ct yellow gold, set with a graduated row of old-cut diamonds in open ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Emerald And Diamond Ring. Cushion Emerald Three Stone 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Age: Edwardian, Vintage Year: 1910 Primary Stone: Emerald Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.70ct Secondary Stone: Diamond Secondary Stone Cut: Old Europe...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$5,994
Three-Stone Diamond Ring
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Bodacious three stone diamond ring in 14K Gold. This ring has 3 rosecut diamonds with a broad shank and very intricate filigree work. Ring Size: 7.5 14k: 4.5gms Diamond: 2.25ct
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Color Stone Cocktail Ring
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Textured and Polish-Finished Cocktail Ring, Centered with a Round 10mm Blue Topaz Semi-Precious Color Stone, Accented with 0.03 Carats of Bezel Set ...
Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Sapphire & Diamond Carved Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Carved Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Indulge in the elegance of this exquisite Victorian five-stone ring, meticulously crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 7 Stone 0.96ctw Emerald and Diamond Pavé Set Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 7 Stone 0.96ctw Emerald and Diamond Pavé Set Ring This elegant 0.96ctw Emerald and Diamond Pave Set Ring is in excellent condition and ready to ship!
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Sapphire and Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian sapphire, diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising three round cut blue sapphires, and two old single cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat yellow g...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 2.11 CT Yellow & Champagne Diamond 18K Two Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Westport, CT
An original 18K three-tone gold twin diamond engagement ring, accompanied by an IGI certificate. Featuring a striking two-stone design centered with two natural pear-shaped brilliant...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Alex Sepkus "Stone Barn" Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Sepkus
Located in SOLVANG, CA
From the studio of Alex Sepkus in New York - 18 karat yellow gold "Stone Barn" men's band style ring. This ring is of heirloom quality you love and expect from Alex Sepkus.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold 1.5ctw Old European Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old European cut diamonds, and four rose cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat yellow gold band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Yellow Gold Solid Blue Topaz Victorian Style Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Evoking the romantic sentiment of the Victorian era, this vintage-inspired three stone engagement ring glows with luminous blue topaz gemstones set across an ornate yellow gold band.
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old single cut diamonds, set in platinum, to an 18 karat yellow gold band.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring - 14k Pear & Trillion 2.23ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Garnets Carat(s): 2.14ctw Cut: Pear & Trillion Colo...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.03ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring
By Rick Shatz
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your love story with opulence and grace through this extraordinary 3.03ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Cushion Cut Three Stone Diamond Engagement Ring.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 6.02ct Fancy Light Yellow VS1 Oval Cut Three Stone Ring
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Aladdin Style 3 stone ring Crafted in Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold, Center: 6.02ct Natural Fancy Light Yellow Even VS1 Oval Shape Diamond GIA#5221505250 2 side round stones: 0.73ct & ...
Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Yellow Gold 2.50 Carat Sapphire & Diamond 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This captivating, vintage 3 stone sapphire engagement ring is centered with a strikingly blue and lustrous sapphire weighing 2.50 carats and set into classic claw prongs.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Five-Stone Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a refined and elegant five-stone ring taken from the Victorian period. Crafted from a rosey 14ct yellow gold, this antique piece showcases a stunning row of vibrant pink...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 14k Round Brilliant .95ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 8 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .35ct Cut: Rou...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Tourmaline Rubellite Three-Stone Ring - 14k Emerald & Rnd 4.40ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 5 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Tourmalines Carat(s): 3.32ctw Cut: Emerald & Round Color...
Rubelite, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Band Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vibrant tourmalines take center stage in this vintage-style five-stone band ring, surrounded by smaller diamonds that sparkle with every movement.
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Emerald and Diamond Three-Stone Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
8 X 7 Oval Cut Emerald And Diamond Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Size 5.5 Oval Shape Emerald Ring Intense green color All natural emeralds have inclusions . 15 pointer diamond on ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.61 Ct Emerald Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
The three-phase color combination makes it suitable for any style and occasion. Center stone - Minor Oil Emerald Origin - Russia, Ural Mountains Weight - 0.61 ct Pink Sapphires - ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Ruby Vintage Style Three Stone Filigree Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A timeless look with this Natural Ruby Vintage Style Three Stone Filigree Ring, designed to highlight rich color and classic elegance.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Yellow Stone Filigree Vintage White Gold Ring
Located in Sewickley, PA
This vintage ring features a beautifully faceted oval-cut golden citrine, set in an elegant 14K white gold mounting. The warm honey-gold hue of the center stone creates a striking co...
Citrine, 14k Gold, White Gold
Five Stone Old Cut Diamond Ring in 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
This stunning five stone old cut diamond ring is divine. Five graduating old european cut diamonds of fine colour and wonderful quality are discretely claw-set into this beautiful r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 12.63ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Elongated Radiant Natural Fancy Yellow SI2 GIA certified center Diamond set in a fine Platinum with 18k Yellow gold accent 3 Stone Ring with 2 Trapezoid Cut diamonds on t...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
9K Yellow Gold Natural Garnet and Opal Vintage Style Three Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Refined look with this Natural Garnet and Opal Vintage Style Three Stone Ring, designed with a bold yet balanced composition.
Opal, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.94 Total Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ladies Engagement Ring GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
1.94 Total Carat Fancy Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ladies Engagement Ring.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Tsavorite 1.11 carats Stone set in 14K Yellow Gold Ring / JupiterGem
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ring Overview SKU 3655 Center Stone Tsavorite Metal Type 14K Yellow Gold Metal Weight 2.62 gr Report N/A Size 6.5 Center Stone Quantity 1 Total Weight 1.11 carats Color Green Color...
Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,250
Three stone Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Transport yourself to the early 20th century with this truly remarkable ring, a testament to the era's unparalleled craftsmanship. Fashioned from the warm embrace of 18k yellow gold,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.57ct Colombian Emerald & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Tobi Gem Setting
Located in London, GB
Say YES to a wonderful future together with this magnificent three-stone engagement ring! The charming ring showcases a spectacular 0.57ct rectangular emerald cut Colombian emerald ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Blue Stone Ring Size 6.25 #24172
Located in Washington Depot, CT
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cross and Blue Stone Ring Size- This elegant ring features a pave diamond cross in its center flanked by rich blue stone accents.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval .55ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .52ctw Cut: Oval Co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Ring - 14k Marquise .95ctw Tiered Five-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphires Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .75ctw Cut: Marquise ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring - 10k Emerald & Trillion 2.47ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1 size for $30 or Down 1/2 a size for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Amethysts Carat(s): 2.47ctw Cut: Emerald...
Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - 18k Specialty Cushion .65ctw Three-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 1 1/2 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold & 18k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamond Carat(s): .25ct Cut: Speci...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Stone Rose Moonstone Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Three stone rings come with deeper meaning , traditionally symbolizing friendship , love - Three stone gemstone rings are a perfect choice to fulfill your engagement story.
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Colorful Vibrant Tourmaline w/ Pink & Purple Natural Stones Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Numerous Natura Genuine Pink & Purple Stones - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Vibrant Pink & Purple Color Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 13.48 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitte...
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Three-Stone Emerald Diamond Ring, 3.86ct Modern Design
Located in Jupiter, FL
Accented on the sides, are six tapered baguette diamonds creating a ravishing three-stone look! Set in a secure, 18K yellow gold double claw prong setting.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Diamond Band - 18k Oval .90ctw Three-Stone Ring
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 1/2 a size for $40 or Down 1/2 a size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Sapphire Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .74ct Cut: Oval...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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